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CA3

CARLISLE

Cumbria, North West, England

CA3 covers CARLISLE in Cumbria, North West.

Avg price £226,594
1yr change ▲ 0.9%
Crime 69% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£226,594

▲ 0.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

21% below national avg

Crime Rate

25.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

68% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

294 Mbps

Property Prices in CA3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CA3 is £226,594, which is 7% below the Cumbria average of £244,524.

Properties in CA3 cost 21.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CA3 have risen 0.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £290,320 258
Semi-detached £193,628 403
Terraced £170,563 181
Flat £105,537 64
All types £226,594 949

5-Year Price History

£214K £219K £225K £230K £235K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CA3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 25.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CA3 has a crime rate well 69% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
8.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
6.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CA3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CA3 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Kingmoor Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Houghton CofE School Primary Not inspected mi
Austin Friars Other Not inspected mi
University of Cumbria Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,977

Population

38

Median Age

61%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
61.0%
Private rent
22.0%
Social rent
17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CA3 are 294.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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294.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

71%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CA3 is collected by Cumberland. The Band D rate is £2,175/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CA3 — CARLISLE

Area Summary

CA3 (CARLISLE) offers affordable property prices (£226,594, 21% below national average), low crime (69% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (294 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CA3 CARLISLE

What is the average house price in CA3 CARLISLE?
The average house price in CA3 (CARLISLE) is £226,594, based on 949 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.9% over the past year.
Is CA3 CARLISLE a safe area to live?
Crime in CA3 is significantly below the national average (25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CA3 CARLISLE?
The population of CA3 (CARLISLE) is approximately 35,977 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 38 years. 61% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CA3?
The average broadband download speed in CA3 is 294 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 71%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CA3 CARLISLE?
There are 7 schools in or near CA3. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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